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Pride of ourFootscray
Nightclub & Bar
A colourful, mixed and kind nightclub in the heart of Footscray!
A safe cosmos for all within the LGBTQIA+ community and their loved ones.
Check out our Events section for our recurring events including performative bingo, stand-up comedy, camp movie nights, and the best drag shows in Melbourne every single weekend!
Looking for a ticketed event? Book here.
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Looking for a function space with character? There's our eminent Pride Cocktail Lounge or our new Pride Garden!
Email meet@prideofourfootscray.bar or call 0417 219 899 and we'll send you the details 🥳
Pride of our Footscray Bar & Nightclub
Level 1, 86-88 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011
Located opposite Footscray Market.
The best gay bars and clubs in Melbourne
Let’s get one thing straight: all of Melbourne’s bars should be ‘queer-friendly’. And they are, for the most part. Still, many dedicated gay bars and clubs hold intentionally made vacuum for the LGBTQIA+ community from the beginning. These are the best Melbourne gay bars and clubs providing sound spaces for the queer community.
To mark what these venues offer for the queer community and beyond, here’s a list of Melbourne’s dedicated gay bars and clubs, ranked in no particular order.
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An iconic gay bar: Sircuit/Mollie’s Bar & Diner
Same owners, but completely different venues. Upstairs at 103-105 Smith Street, you’ll find Mollie’s, a dedicated safe vacuum for everyone. With a sunny terrace, sheltered from the elements and a cozy interior, Mollie’s combines a center on great, freshly prepared food with a hint of sassy service. They said dinner with a show… From Wednesday to Sunday, you can like your meal with a side of fabulous, raucous queenly entertainment.
Downstairs is the famous Sircuit, which needs no introduction. With free inclusive entry every
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The highest gay bars in Melbourne
Since opening in 2011, this Smith Street cocktail prevent has become the go-to spot in Fitzroy for cabaret, queer events and drag performances. On top of regular events like 'Late Night Frockers' on Fridays and 'The Late Night Show' on Saturdays, there's always something recent to look forward to, so preserve an eye on the website. If you're not feeling a show, you can always book in for booths, lock stools and outdoor seating in the stable.
This community-run establishment opened in 2018, and its co-owned by 200 people who all chipped in to become the party started. The result? A super friendly, cooperative and colourful prevent that hosts a fabulous array of entertainment for people from all backgrounds. Swing by for kingly bingo, dance parties, drag performances, comedy shows and more, and be sure to
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